8659-13 Adopting Guidelines for Westshore CERT

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(B) The Westshore Council of Governments may determine the circumstances under which the Fire Chief Designee may exercise such authority to activate the WSC. WSC volun- teers must await formal activation pursuant to authority herein and as outlined by all ap- plicable guidelines prior to deployment. (C) Activated WSC volunteers may report as directed by the Fire Chief Designee and shall only participate in emergency management response activities as directed. Although not formally activated for emergency response, WSC volunteers may also be engaged in training activities scheduled by the WSC as directed and approved by the Fire Chief De- signee. IV. Administration (A) Administration Representation. The Westshore Council of Governments has designated a Fire Chief Designee from among its cities to advise the WSC Advisory Committee. The Westshore Council of Goverimients may direct the Fire Chief Designee to act as the liai- son between the WSC Advisory Committee and the Westshore Council of Governments, and shall report to the Westshore fire chiefs and mayors on the activities, needs, and other relevant matters concerning the WSC. (B) WSC Guidelines. The WSC shall keep up to date such guidelines necessary for the gov- ernance and efficient operation of the WSC. The guidelines shall address the volunteer status, supervision by the Westshore Council of Governments, authority of the fire chiefs and other officials, and other pertinent administrative regulations, including but not lim- ited to activation procedures. The guideline shall be in writing and, as proposed by WSC Advisory Committee, remain subject to review and approval by the Westshore Council of Governments. (C) WSC Equipment. (1) All WSC equipment and supplies are and remain the property of the WSC and Westshore Council of Governments. (2) Items of equipment issued to WSC members, including but not limited to response team kits, shirts, hats, and identification cards, are and remain the property of the WSC and the Westshore Council of Governments. (3) At such time as a volunteer leaves the organization for any reason or is dismissed or otherwise has his or her membership terminated, he or she agrees to return the identi- fication card to the WSC coordinator forthwith. (4) Any person who fails to return to the WSC an identification card or other equipment issued to him or her will be liable for the expense thereof and/or a replacement fee, which will be determined by the WSC coordinator.